A pause on the climb to 'Batathota Lena', Kuruwita, Sri Lanka.

'Batathota Lena', Kuruwita, Sri Lanka, the climb.

'Batathota Lena' identified by some as the 'Bhagawa Lena' - the cave where Lord Buddha rested in the vicinity of Sri Pada - Adam's Peak, during one of his visits to Sri Lanka, is now a popular pilgrim site. The approach road is via the road to Erathna from Kuruwita. The climb to the cave - 'Lena' has a pathway made of concrete, as you can see in these photos I took on the 30th of June 2013.

Batathota, Kuruwita, Sri Lanka.

A 'wattle and daub' hut on a hill - eco friendly for thousands of years.

Sales points for the pilgrims needs.

Skyline seen from 'Batathota lena', Kuruwita, Sri Lanka.

'Batathota Lena' is a cave near Kuruwita. Legend has it that the Lord Buddha rested in a cave within sight of Sri Pada - Adam's Peak, when he paid a visit to ancient Sri Lanka. This cave is now claimed by some as the place where Lord Buddha rested.

Durian fruit sales, Batathota, Kuruwita, Sri Lanka.

The bamboo framework of a hut housing a sales-point.

Durian, mangoosteen, plantain and king coconut fruits on sale.

The Durian fruit is in season now. Each fruit fetches above Rs.250/-. It has a thick hard prickly skin which emits a rather strong odour. The flesh which covers the hard nuts inside is relished by connosiers. The fruit is said to have aphrodisiac effects.